The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has announced changes to fire restrictions following recent precipitation across the district.

Effective Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.:

• Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPL):
  • Decreasing from Level 3 to Level 2 on all lands protected by DFPA, including lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
• Public Use Restrictions (PURs):
  • Decreasing from HIGH to MODERATE for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District.

What IFPL Level 2 Means for Industry

Under IFPL 2 (Limited Shutdown), the following activities are only permitted between 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. unless specifically exempted:

1. Use of power saws (except at loading sites, which may operate all day)
2. Feller-bunchers with rotary head saws
3. Cable yarding
4. Blasting
5. Welding, cutting, or grinding of metal

The State Forester or an authorized representative may grant modifications or waivers in writing.

What Moderate Restrictions Mean for the Public

For non-industrial activities on private property, the following are only allowed before 1:00 p.m. or after 8:00 p.m.:

• Non-industrial power saw use
• Cutting, trimming, or mowing dried, cured grass
• Cutting, grinding, or welding of metal
• Operation of power-driven machinery for improvement or development

Additional Information

These restrictions will remain in effect until updated by DFPA.

A summary of the lightning reconnaissance and response efforts that took place after the recent storm activity will be provided in a separate release tomorrow morning.

For more details, please visit www.dfpa.net, follow DFPA on social media (Facebook: Douglas Forest Protective Association | Instagram: @douglasfpa), or contact their office at (541) 672-6507.

Community Reminder

While precipitation has helped reduce fire danger, fuels across the district remain dry and can still ignite easily, especially from lightning strikes or careless activities.

We encourage everyone to:

• Stay alert when working or recreating outdoors.
• Use caution with any equipment or activity that could spark a fire.
• If you see smoke or flames, call 911 immediately. Prompt reporting ensures the fastest possible response with the appropriate resources.

Your vigilance is critical to keeping Lookingglass and our surrounding communities safe.

— Lookingglass Rural Fire District